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If your car stays in another state for vacation use do you insure the live or in?

Your car insurance should reflect where your car is primarily located and used. If your car is primarily garaged and used in State A, but you take it to State B for a vacation, you generally don't need to change your insurance. Your existing policy from State A will likely cover you in State B, at least for a reasonable vacation period. However, significantly extending your stay in State B *could* potentially void or affect your coverage, depending on your policy terms and the length of time the car is in State B.

To be safe:

* Check your policy: Review your policy documents or contact your insurance company. They can tell you for sure how long you can keep your car in another state before it requires a change of address on your policy.

* Inform your insurer: If your vacation is unusually long, it's best to inform your insurer. This avoids potential issues if something happens while the car is in the other state. They may need to adjust your policy or rates.

In short, for a typical vacation, you likely don't need to change your insurance. But for extended stays, it's crucial to contact your insurance provider.